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American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
@weareagma.bsky.social
The labor union of singers, dancers, staging staff, and faculty, staff, and instructors in opera, choral performance, and ballet/contemporary dance in the United States.
Homemade solidarity hits different. AGMA is with you, @sbworkersunited.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We need your help! Send a letter to New York City Ballet Leadership. Stand with the artists of NYCB. Tell management that the public is watching—and we deserve a fair contract: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...
October 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
An Update on Contract Negotiations at New York City Ballet: the artists will not be attending tonight's annual fundraising event due to the current state of negotiations. www.musicalartists.org/an-update-on...
October 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Two-Year Agreement with San Francisco Opera: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
September 15, 2025 at 7:58 PM
AGMA Stands in Solidarity with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: Instead of working with their musicians, management is spending time and resources trying to discredit them—this time, even launching a website to do it. full statement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-stands-...
September 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Dancers across all ranks will see some of the biggest wage increases in AGMA and NBT history! Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Nevada Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-from-agmas-new-three-year-agreement-with-nevada-ballet-theatre/
August 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Call for AGMAzine Submissions! ✍️🎨📸 The winter issue of AGMAzine is coming, and we want to hear from members. Submit by 9/26. Full details: www.musicalartists.org/call-for-agmazine-submissions-2025/
August 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
AGMA and Nevada Ballet Theatre Announce New Three-Year Contract: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-nev...
August 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@actorsequity.bsky.social is heading into negotiations w The Broadway League, and they’re kicking things off with the @aflcio.org “It’s Better in a Union” bus tour on August 20, 4PM. With so many AGMA members also part of Equity, our turnout will make a real impact!

www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event...
August 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Big UNION news out of Boston Ballet! Following voluntary recognition from management, stage managers have officially joined AGMA’s bargaining unit!

Read the full joint press release on AGMA’s website: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-bos...
August 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New One-Year Agreement with Oregon Ballet Theatre: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...

🥳Wins for dancers and stage managers, including improvements to scheduling, rehearsal protocols, break protections, and recognition for all artists!
August 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Musica Sacra: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
August 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🥳🔥 Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
August 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
15% wage growth over the life of the contract! New job security! Strengthened protections around health, safety, and equity!

Highlights from AGMA’s New Three-Year Agreement with Voices of Ascension: www.musicalartists.org/highlights-f...
July 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
AGMA Ratifies Five-Year Agreement with Pittsburgh Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
With raises as high as 18.75% in the first year, new guarantees around Free Days, and expanded support for physical maintenance and performance-related expenses, this new Ballet West contract reflects the value, voice, and well-being of the Artists: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
AGMA Ratifies 3-Year Contract with BalletMet!

One of the biggest wins: the elimination of the 1st Year Apprentice rank & the reclassification of 2nd Year Apprentices as “New Dancers,” resulting in a 26% wage increase for dancers at the start of their careers

www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
July 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
AGMA has launched a Pride Caucus! Kickoff Meeting on July 22. Full announcement and registration info: www.musicalartists.org/announcing-t...
June 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
AGMA and the Metropolitan Opera Reach Tentative Agreement: www.musicalartists.org/agma-and-the...
June 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🏳️‍🌈🥰 AGMA Pride
June 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AGMA Ratifies 5-Year Agreement with The Dallas Opera: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
May 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
FIRST CONTRACT at TBT! From significant wage increases (ex: 50% increase for Apprentices) to paid parental leave, health care guarantees, & protections around casting, scheduling, & artistic evals, this FIRST contract is filled with hard-won victories. Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
May 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
FIRST CONTRACT ALERT! The new CBA between AGMA and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale includes:

🎶annual 5% wage increases
🎶improved benefits
🎶clear protections around working conditions/scheduling

💥PLUS! Chorale is now the sole chorus of PBOC

Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-announc...
May 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The new CBA between AGMA and Kansas City Ballet includes:

✨️wage increases
✨️elimination of the Apprentice rank
✨️expanded protections around scheduling and well-being
✨️improvements to delegate pay
✨️inclusive language updates

Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
May 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We got a new collective bargaining agreement with Lyric Opera of Kansas City!

✔️annual wage increases
✔️new sick leave
✔️new parking provisions
✔️improved scheduling guarantees
✔️expanded holiday coverage for all artists

Details: www.musicalartists.org/agma-ratifie...
May 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM